Archive for Central America

Packing help

March 26th, 2007 by Heather.

I’m heading to Panama as a Community Environmental Conservation volunteer on May 14th and all I keep reading about is how I should pack LIGHT! I’m a little worried about packing too light and not having everything I need. Any suggestions?

Panama May 2007

March 23rd, 2007 by jenny.

Just wondering if there is anyone else that is going to Panama leaving May 14th for staging!!  So excited just wanted to get in touch with other volunteers!!!  woo hoo!!!

Last day at work before heading out…

March 16th, 2007 by Christian and Alysia.

Today was my last day at work and a very good day at that. Alysia and I were treated to a farewell lunch at our local Old Chicago’s and we enjoyed every minute of it. Looking around the table and seeing these friends reminded me of how much we’ve rubbed off on each [...]

Waiting…

March 14th, 2007 by efarthur.

I was nominated back in August of 06′ , completed my medical by November, and plan on going to Central or South America in September of 07′. There has been such a gap in the timeframe I am getting worried that they are going to reject my application now. I was wondering [...]

Laptops?????

March 14th, 2007 by jenny.

I am leaving in May for Panama and I have been doing research for laptops but I am not sure as to what I should do. I know that in most places there is no electricity and I should get a laptop with a battery but I have been told that the batteries run [...]